Ross Writing Contest for Legal Short Fiction A project of ABA Journal About Entries should be original works of fiction that illuminate the role of the law and/or lawyers in modern life. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Law/Juridical Science.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $5,000.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @abajournalLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @abajournal Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Ross Writing Contest for Legal Short Fiction Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (165 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:04 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 30 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only